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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.65, 283.76 and 117.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.65, 283.76 and 117.13 is: 161.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.65 : 283.76 = 117.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.65/283.76 = 117.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.65x = 283.76 × 117.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.65x = 33,238.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,238.21/205.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.63

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